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New Running shoes?
sleepyhero
Posts: 11 Member
The 5.0 Free is my first “free”-style running shoe, but I’ve struggled with them.. I’m an 8.5-9 in Nikes, but needed a 9.5 in these. I’ve never worn a 9.5 in my life!
More to the point, I think these can be useful for shorter runs but can’t imagine running more than 5 or 6 miles in them. They simply don’t provide adequate support for longer runs. I suppose that someone who has fully transitioned to barefoot-style shoes might disagree, but those accustomed to more traditional trainers will have a significant transition period with these. I’ve had mine for a couple months now, but my calves and knees are consistently sore after running in these. I find that my legs become fatigued much more quickly when running in these. They clearly work your muscles a bit differently than traditional shoes, which may be attractive to some runners. Bottom line – these offer an interesting alternative to my everyday trainers, but won’t ever replace them. They’ve become more a gym shoe for me than anything else.
More to the point, I think these can be useful for shorter runs but can’t imagine running more than 5 or 6 miles in them. They simply don’t provide adequate support for longer runs. I suppose that someone who has fully transitioned to barefoot-style shoes might disagree, but those accustomed to more traditional trainers will have a significant transition period with these. I’ve had mine for a couple months now, but my calves and knees are consistently sore after running in these. I find that my legs become fatigued much more quickly when running in these. They clearly work your muscles a bit differently than traditional shoes, which may be attractive to some runners. Bottom line – these offer an interesting alternative to my everyday trainers, but won’t ever replace them. They’ve become more a gym shoe for me than anything else.
Yes, You Can Run in Them!
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